Collaborative endeavor spearheaded by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), with support from the American Hospital Association, the Medical Group Management Association, providers, and other interested parties to promote clear, concise, correct, patient-friendly financial communications.
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Patient information coordinator
Gives service to patients on how to create and maintain accuracy and protect privacy of their personal health records via e-health websites.
Patient liability
Patient’s legally obligated payment when medical services are received from a hospital, physician, or other provider.
Patient lift
Equipment used by a caregiver to move a patient from a bed or wheelchair using the patient’s strength or a motor.
Patient mix
Numbers and types of patients who receive medical services at a specific hospital or health care program (e.g., classifications by homes, socioeconomic factors, diagnoses, or severity of illnesses).
Patient origin study
Hospital or health plan study to find out the geographical distribution of patients under various health programs. Such studies determine the effectiveness of programs or help when developing new health care services.
Patient panel
Members (patients) of a managed care plan who are assigned to a provider.
Patient registration form
Questionnaire designed to collect demographical data and essential facts about medical insurance coverage for each patient seen for professional services; also called patient information form.
Patient safety
Protection of health care recipients from being harmed or receiving damage from medical services.
Patient service representative
See: insurance counselor.